AB Sciex Triple Quad 4500MD LC/MS/MS System, Part No. 5031257; and QTRAP 4500MD LC/MS/MS System, Part No. 5031231. Mass spectrometers for in vitro diagnostic use only.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Serial Numbers: Triple Quad 4500MD LC/MS/MS System BX21081601 BX21101601 BX21091601 BX21111601 BX21121602 BX21131602 BX21141602 BX21151602 QTRAP 4500MD LC/MS/MS System BW20251601 BW20241601 BW20261602
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Ab Sciex
Reason for Recall:
Under certain conditions, mass spectrometers may report incorrect quantitative results.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

AB Sciex Triple Quad 4500MD LC/MS/MS System, Part No. 5031257; and QTRAP 4500MD LC/MS/MS System, Part No. 5031231. Mass spectrometers for in vitro diagnostic use only.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Serial Numbers: Triple Quad 4500MD LC/MS/MS System BX21081601 BX21101601 BX21091601 BX21111601 BX21121602 BX21131602 BX21141602 BX21151602 QTRAP 4500MD LC/MS/MS System BW20251601 BW20241601 BW20261602

Distribution:

Distributed in: NC

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1671-2016

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